Gylfi Sigurðsson

Icelandic footballer and Premier League player

Gylfi Sigurðsson - Icelandic footballer and Premier League player
Born

September 8th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Iceland

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This footballer was a midfielder who played for clubs including Reading, Hoffenheim, and Swansea City. Achievements included being a key player for Iceland during their historic run to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and earning a transfer to Everton in 2017. Accumulated significant Premier League experience and contributed to club successes with assists and goals.

Represented Iceland in UEFA Euro 2016

Played for Everton in the Premier League

Scored key goals in international competitions

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